Prudential Risk

Resolution & Recovery

FSB Finalises Guidance for Identifying Systemically Important Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2026

New framework outlines six criteria and specific triggers for applying recovery and resolution planning requirements, replacing the previous global systemically important insurer designations.

Structural Regulation

Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2026

Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.

Resolution & Recovery

Bangladesh: Former SIBL Owners Seek to Reclaim Bank Under New Law

By Editors | 30/04/2026

Former directors of a failed Bangladeshi bank have applied to regain control, using a controversial new law that allows for the reversal of state-led mergers.

Credit Risk

BNM Launches MYR 5bn Financing Facility for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The central bank introduced a new credit package to provide working capital support for small businesses affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Eases Curbs on Bank Incentive Bonuses

By Editors | 29/04/2026

The central bank will allow lenders to pay discretionary bonuses based on operating profit, relaxing stricter rules introduced late last year.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

PBOC Vows to Curb Excessive Competition in Financial Sector

By Editors | 29/04/2026

The PBOC signalled a crackdown on excessive competition, reaffirming its focus on managing risks at LGFVs and smaller financial institutions.

Liquidity Risk

China Lengthens Approval Times for Offshore Debt Issuance - Report

By Mark Johnston | 29/04/2026

China's state planner is extending approval times for foreign borrowings, creating refinancing uncertainty as around USD 100 billion of offshore bonds come due.

AI Risk & Governance

Singapore Banks Monitor AI Risks After ‘Mythos’ Concerns

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2026

The ABS is coordinating with member banks to monitor emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence models.

Credit Risk

China to Meet Credit Rating Firms Over Quality Concerns

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2026

Regulators have urged rating agencies to address inflated ratings and weak risk warnings, highlighting systemic issues in the domestic bond market.